When your hair turns grey, it is the result of a loss of pigment in your hair follicles. This often happens to men and women as they age, but many people are genetically inclined to actually turn grey earlier than others. Hair coloring can be a viable option for men and women of all ages to get rid of that grey hair, for a younger, fresher, better-looking head of hair. While some people embrace their aging gracefully, other folks want to retain their age by reverting back to their original hair color. If you do choose to color your hair, make sure you do you research to decide the coloring method that will work best for you.

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Steps

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Think about the look you are trying to achieve. Some people look very graceful and dignified with a little bit of grey or a "salt and pepper" appeal. If you are self-conscious about your grey hair, though, it may be better to take action and color your hair. Still, you don't want to over-do it. When your hair loses color, your skin loses pigment, too. So a full 360-degree change from grey to color may be more dramatic than you expected and may not look as natural or as appealing as you originally hoped. Consult your barber or hair stylist about the right steps to take--they know your hair better than you do.

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Choose the right product. Take the conclusion you came to in Step 1 and make an informed decision about the right product for your coloring needs. As mentioned previously, your skin loses pigment when your hair greys, too, so your original hair color may no longer look quite the same as when it did years ago. The solution is to go with a color that is both lighter and duller than your original color. It may not be necessarily be your natural hair color, but it may match the current tone of your skin better.

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Prepare your hair. Shampoo off all chemicals that may be in your hair. These will only hinder the coloring process and not yield as positive of a final result. Grey hair is coarser than pigmented hair, making it more difficult to absorb the change in color. If you have a hard time getting your new color to stay, add a bit of hydrogen peroxide to your hair about 20 minutes before coloring to prepare it for the dyeing process. Rinse the hydrogen peroxide out and proceed per usual.

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Mix and match if necessary. Dying grey hair is like painting over a white canvas. Thus, it's a good idea to start with thick neutral tones and add your preferred accents afterward. A little red or gold added to a neutral brown color will look better than trying to start off with a brighter shade of a color.

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Maintain your new look with the proper shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair. These are widely available and will keep your color looking better and lasting longer.

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